CVE-2003-0148 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by extracting and cracking default database credentials from the configuration file to exploit xp_cmdshell.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0148?
CVE-2003-0148 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator, published on 1 Aug 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The default installation of MSDE via McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator 2.0 through 3.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a series of steps that (1) obtain the database administrator username and encrypted password in a configuration file from the ePO server using a certain request, (2) crack the password due to weak cryptography, and (3) use the password to pass commands through xp_cmdshell.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0148?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0148?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0148 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2003-0148 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0148 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator
Sources
Also known as GHSA-55w6-2jgr-62jf.